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The Salutation Tavern
Opened in 1662, stood on the north east corner of
Salutation and North Streets
adjoining this Mall
It was the meeting place of
The Committee of Safety
and in it was planned
The Boston Tea Party
Here Samuel Adams, Josiah Quincy Jr., Joseph Warren,
Paul Revere, John Adams, James Otis
and the North End ship caulkers urged
The Independence of America
The Green Dragon Tavern
Called by Daniel Webster "The headquarters of the Revolution"
stood on Union St. near Hanover.
It was a meeting place of the patriots during
the early years of the Revolution. |